The Best Canberra Cafés to Study in

Are you feeling stuck with your study routine? It happens to the best of us. Sometimes, all you need is a change of scenery to get back on track. If you’re getting sick of sitting at your desk, a change of study space might be exactly what you need to help boost your mood and improve your focus. 

With a high student population and renowned coffee scene, there are loads of locally-owned cafés in Canberra for you to hide away for a day of study. We have listed the 8 best Canberra café and coffee shops below – perfect for focus, coffee, food and, of course, vibes. 

1. Bookplate

Bookplate is a café with the perfect study atmosphere. Located in the National Library of Australia, it has amazing food, coffee and natural light that filters through its beautiful stained-glass windows. 

Address: National Library of Australia, 25 Parkes Place West, Parkes ACT 2601

Wi-Fi: Yes

Power points for your gadgets: Yes

Vegan options: Yes

Outdoor seating: Yes

Don’t miss: The beautiful view overlooking Lake Burley Griffin.

 

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2. Typica Manuka

Typica Manuka is one of Canberra’s go-to brunch spots. They have award-winning specialty coffee and plenty of spacious outdoor seating. Right across the road from Manuka Oval, sit on the grass with a takeaway coffee and soak up the summer sun

Address: 4 Palmerston Lane Griffith, ACT 2603

Wi-Fi: Yes

Power points for your gadgets: Yes

Vegan options: Yes

Outdoor seating: Yes

Don’t miss: Award-winning ONA Coffee, roasted locally in Canberra and renowned as one of Australia’s top coffee brands.

 

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3. The Museum Café 

A quiet and relaxed space full of light, the Museum Café is ideal for study. Located on the foreshore beside the CBD, you can take a relaxing break by wandering along the water’s edge.  

Address: 1 Lawson Cres, Acton ACT 2601

Wi-Fi: Yes

Power points for your gadgets: Yes

Vegan options: Yes

Outdoor seating: Yes

Don’t miss: After you’re done studying, check out one of the free exhibitions in the adjoining National Museum of Australia.

 

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4. Lonsdale Street Roasters 7

With sunny upstairs seating overlooking the hustle and bustle of Braddon, Lonsdale Street Roasters 7 is the perfect study hideaway. Known by locals as one of the best Canberra cafés, the morning rush gets pretty busy – so if you’re after a quiet space, try finding a table after 10 am.

Address: 3/7 Lonsdale Street Braddon ACT, 2612 

Wi-Fi: Yes

Power points for your gadgets: Yes

Outdoor seating: No

Don’t miss: Their freshly baked, in-house pastries.

 

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5. Teddy Picker’s 

Off the main streets in a quieter part of town, you can find Teddy Picker’s in Campbell. They have an amazing all-day breakfast menu and delicious coffee, and their comfy upstairs lounge room makes it easy to spend a whole afternoon there. 

Address: 53/65 Constitution Avenue Campbell, ACT, 2612

Wi-Fi: Yes

Power points for your gadgets: Yes

Vegan options: Yes

Outdoor seating: Yes

Don’t miss: Their specialty French Toast served with poached apple, lemon curd and mascarpone.

 

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6. The Front

The Front Gallery and Café in Lyneham has decorated its walls with local artwork, hosts weekly music gigs, and is the perfect space for boosting creativity as you study. Students will often be found here working away on their laptops or reading a book. 

Address: 1 Wattle Place, Lyneham ACT, 2602

Wi-Fi: Yes

Power points for your gadgets: Yes

Outdoor seating: Yes

Don’t miss: Their delicious banana bread and coffee for only $10.

 

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7. Fox and Bow Red Hill 

With an irresistible Spanish-inspired breakfast menu, plenty of natural lighting and window-side high tables – Fox and Bow in Red Hill is one of the best new cafés in Canberra, and an excellent space to study. 

Address: 10 Duyfken Pl Red Hill ACT 2603

Wi-Fi: Yes

Power points for gadgets: Yes

Vegan options: Yes

Outdoor seating: Yes

 

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8. First Edition

At First Edition, you can choose to either park up on a comfy leather couch or catch up with friends on a spacious table for group work. Located right in the heart of Canberra CBD, this is one of the best cafés in Canberra’s centre for students. It offers lots of power points, USB stations, and private corners for you to focus. 

Address:  Level 1, 65 Northbourne Ave, Canberra, ACT 2601

Wi-Fi: Yes

Power points for your gadgets: Yes

Vegan options: Yes

Outdoor seating: No

Don’t miss: an elevated view overlooking the city streets.

 

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